When a Moment Becomes Sacred

I have to confess … this photo was not taken by me. My camera was used but my girl caught this amazing shot. Camera held tightly as she leaned over the couch and out the window, she whispered, “Mom, this is going to be a great one!” As I watched […]

Scotty McCreery! FTW!

Occasionally as parents we are able to do something so fantastic for our kids that we create a dream come true.   It doesn’t happen often, I have found.  In fact, it often ends up being quite by chance.   But when it happens, it is most assuredly one beautiful […]

Happy Mother’s Day!!

For all the women who mother … by birth, through adoption, through child sponsorship, through teaching, through surrogacy, through simply loving the children (little and big!) God has placed in your path From my heart to yours … thank you! Happy Mother’s Day! For more thoughts on motherhood, may I […]

A Day Off

Congratulations to sweet Christina, comment #4!  You have won the coupon for the Redeemed chevron wallet!! Thanks to all who entered the giveaway from Dayspring. I’m in Nashville with my husband for the next few days.  We’re attending a conference on creative worship.  So, no new post today or tomorrow. […]

Redeemed, Recovered … and a Giveaway

Redeemed.  I love that word. It means “to recover by payment or other satisfaction.” (dictionary.com)  That’s what we are, you know.  Recovered … covered by the payment of Christ’s death for our sin. Sometimes I think we lose sight of the price paid for our lives, for our salvation, for […]

Starting Well in 2012 {Index}

Week 1:  Quiet Time … discipline in my spiritual life Devotions, Quiet Times, Personal Bible Study.  Is is really necessary?  “God is not interested in your quiet time or devotions or personal Bible study … His interest is YOU.” 10 Tips for a Great Quiet Time “Spending time in the […]